DANGER SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY

During pregnancy many physiologic changes do occur in the body of the woman, some of these changes do not pose a threat to the woman or the developing fetus. There are others that will need immediate and prompt care to prevent complications. Below are some of the danger signs during pregnancy.

Bleeding

Excessive vomiting

Severe headache

Swollen hands and feet

Lower abdominal pains

Severe contractions before 36 weeks

Palpitations

Jaundice or yellowish discoloration of the eyes and skin

Breaking of your waters before labor starts

Pains whilst urinating

Anemia or pale skin and nail bed

Reduced, excessive or no fetal movement after quickening

Vaginal discharges that is itchy or has an abnormal smell

Abdominal pains

Though all these have been listed it is important that every woman will know how her body works and also trust her own instincts.Report any abnormal feeling or discomfort to your Midwife or Gynecologist.Thanks and have a safe delivery.